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An insertion guide wire with an anchor formed in the distal end for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and guiding a plug of hemostatic material thereto. When the hemostatic material is properly placed, the anchor can be released and the guide wire removed, leaving no foreign object in

An insertion guide wire with an anchor formed in the distal end for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and guiding a plug of hemostatic material thereto. When the hemostatic material is properly placed, the anchor can be released and the guide wire removed, leaving no foreign object in the lumen of the artery.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for inserting hemostatic material into a wound in a patient wherein said wound is comprised of a puncture in the patient's skin, a puncture in one of the patient's arteries and a wound channel between said punctures, said method comprising the steps ofinserting i

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for inserting hemostatic material into a wound in a patient wherein said wound is comprised of a puncture in the patient's skin, a puncture in one of the patient's arteries and a wound channel between said punctures, said method comprising the steps ofinserting into said wound a guide wire having a proximal end, a distal end, a medial portion and a longitudinal axis, said distal end having been formed into an anchor, said insertion continuing until said anchor has passed through said arterial puncture and said proximal end is outside the patient's body,pulling back on said guide wire until said anchor catches on the inside of said artery,inserting said hemostatic material over said guide wire and along said medial portion thereof until said hemostatic material is in said wound channel adjacent said arterial puncture, andreleasing said anchor and removing said guide wire from said wound.